Sandvika
in Bærum of Akershus, Norway

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Rock Carvings in Tanum (Unesco heritage, 87 mi)
  • Oslo Vinterpark (amusement park, (8 mi)
  • Tusenfryd (amusement park, (13 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
59.891 and 10.528 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 59° 53' 26" and E 10° 31' 39"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krone - NOK
Spoken languages:
Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Northern Sami, Finnish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:54 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Oslo
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:26 am and 9:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Norway in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Norway.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Norway. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Sandvika

Sandvika in Bærum (Akershus) is a town located in Norway a little west of Oslo, the country's capital town.

Time in Sandvika is now 09:54 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Oslo with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Sandvika, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Norway is Oslo Gardermoen Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 46 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Rock Carvings in Tanum in Sweden at a distance of 87 mi (or 140 km). We saw 2 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Asker, Slemmestad, Nesoddtangen, Oslo and Drobak. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 4°C / 40 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Light snow

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

5°C (41 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

2°C (35 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Rain and snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

THON HOTEL OSLOFJORD

Address
0,4 mi
SANDVIKSVEIEN 184
1337 Sandvika
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Hotel Leangkollen

Address
4,7 mi
Bleikerasen 215
1387 Asker
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SCANDIC ASKER

Address
4,9 mi
ASKERVEIEN 61
1384 Asker
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THON HOTEL VETTRE

Address
4,6 mi
KONGLUNGVEIEN 201
01392 Asker
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Norway. Travelling the Oslo Fjord - Southern Norway. Sandvika, Oslo, Kristiansand and Tjøme

Published: September 27, 2013
Length: 38:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CensusFilm

Click the link below to visit Census Film's website: http://censusfilm.no/ Why not take a trip to Southern Norway? Many people already know about the lovely nature of the Northern and the...


PRIVATmegleren Thøgersen & Partnere - Eiendomsmegler i Sandvika

Published: January 22, 2015
Length: 32:55 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: PRIVATmegleren Thøgersen & Partnere

PRIVATmegleren Thøgersen & Partnere presenterer her stolt vår første reklamefilm. Den viser litt av det vi leverer av merverdi til våre kunder som skal selge eiendom. Vårt konsept skreddersys...


Sandvika VGS - SSP

Published: February 06, 2013
Length: 03:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nora O

Markedsføring av SSP på Sandvika VGS. Laget av MK VG1 elever i PTF- prosjekt vinteren 2012/2013.


Se nye Lefdal Sandvika Concept Store fra innsiden!

Published: December 22, 2014
Length: 47:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lefdal


Sandvika VGS - MK - Bildefag

Published: January 17, 2013
Length: 44:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nora O

Sandvika VGS - MK -- Bildefag Markedsføring av bildefag VG3 på Sandvika VGS. Laget av MK VG1 elever i PTF- prosjekt vinteren 2012/2013.


Sandvika VGS - HE - Helse og oppvekst

Published: January 17, 2013
Length: 22:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nora O

Markedsføring av helse og oppvekst på Sandvika VGS. Laget av MK VG1 elever i PTF- prosjekt vinteren 2012/2013.


Veteranbiler gjennom Sandvika by. Veteran Cars in Sandvika, Norway.

Published: September 02, 2012
Length: 50:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kjoland

GUIDE2NORWAY - www.kjoland.no Norgesløpet arrangert av Norsk Veteranvogn Klubb lørdag 1. september 2012. Veteranbilløpet startet i Oslo - bilene viste seg frem gjennom gågaten i Sandvika...


Sandvika - Time Lapse

Published: May 18, 2011
Length: 44:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rune Løyning

Sandvika is located about 15km outside of Oslo (Norway). The video consists of over 1000 images taken with a Nikon D90 during the period 10pm to 11pm the 17th of May 2011.


[NSB] Lokaltog from Asker to Oslo S and Lillestrøm calling at Sandvika station.

Published: November 13, 2011
Length: 40:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JuhaVnt

There is a Regiontog to Stavanger passing on the other track. Sandvika, Oslo, Norway 24.10.2011.


Torshov Sport Fotball Concept Store Sandvika

Published: April 20, 2012
Length: 32:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Torshov Sport - Fotball

Video av vår nye fotballbutikk på Sanvika Storsenter.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gjettum (station)

Gjettum is a station on Kolsås Line (Line 6) of the Oslo Metro. It is located between Hauger and Valler at the foot of Kolsås, 15.5 kilometers from Stortinget. The station was opened 1 January 1930 as part of the tramway Lilleaker Line. Along with most of the line, Gjettum has been closed for upgrades since 1 July 2006 and its service is temporarily provided by bus route 42.

Located at 59.906, 10.5212 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Metro stations in Bærum, Railway stations opened in 1930, 1930 establishments in Norway

Sandvika Storsenter

Sandvika Storsenter (“Sandvika shoppingmall” or “Sandvika S”) is a super-regional mall located in Sandvika outside of Oslo, Norway. It is currently the largest mall in Scandinavia with 190 stores. Sandvika Storsenter is owned by Olav Thon. The mall opened October 14th 1993, and was then 24.000 m2. They expanded in 2007 with 5 500 m2 making them the largest shopping mall in Norway at the time. Sandvika Storsenter is visited by 25 000 customers every day, 150 000 per week and 8 million a year.

Located at 59.89, 10.5203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Bærum, Shopping centres in Norway, Visitor attractions in Akershus

Sandvika Station

Sandvika Station is a railway station located in downtown Sandvika in Bærum, Akershus, Norway. The station serves as a local public transport hub and is located on the Asker Line and the Drammen Line. The station was opened with the Drammen Line in 1872. In 2005 the Asker Line opened allowing though trains to bypass local trains and head directly to the next mayor station, Asker. An expansion of the Asker Line to Lysaker is under construction.

Located at 59.8928, 10.5256 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Bærum, Railway stations on the Asker Line, Railway stations on the Drammen Line, Railway stations opened in 1872, 1872 establishments in Norway, Flytoget

Engervannet

Engervannet is a lake between Blommenholm and Sandvika in the municipality of Bærum in Akershus county, Norway.

Located at 59.8969, 10.5344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Akershus

Kalvøya

Kalvøya (English: Calf Island) is situated in the inner Oslofjord. The island is right outside of Sandvika in Bærum. The island has been connected to the mainland by a suspension bridge to Kadettangen since 1963. Kalvøya is one of the most popular bathing spots in Bærum. On the far east side of the island there is a nude beach. Kalvøya plays host to an annual soccer tournament for kids and a children's festival. The festival Øyafestivalen also has its roots there.

Located at 59.8844, 10.5389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Akershus, Bærum

Kadettangen

Kadettangen is a small peninsula outside of Sandvika in Bærum, Norway. Originally named Sandvikstangen, it got its current name from the cadet training conducted by the Norwegian Military Academy for the better part of the nineteenth century. The peninsula is now used mainly for boating, beach life and sports, being the home ground of association football club Bærum SK.

Located at 59.8889, 10.5301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1952 Winter Olympics venues, Peninsulas of Norway, Geography of Akershus, Bærum, Ferry quays in Akershus, Bærum SK, Olympic ice hockey venues

Kjørbo Tunnel

The Kjørbo Tunnel is the name of a road tunnel that runs through the hill Kjørbokollen west of Sandvika in Norway. It forms a part of the European route E16, the route branching off of the European route E18 immediately after the tunnel's southern entrance. It was opened in 1991, and was financed by Oslo Package 1.

Located at 59.8889, 10.52 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tunnels in Bærum, Road tunnels in Akershus, 1991 establishments in Norway, Tunnels completed in 1991

Sandvika Tunnel

The Sandvika Tunnel is the name of a road tunnel that runs through the hill Sandviksåsen east of Sandvika in Norway. It forms a part of the Norwegian National Road 164, and near its northern entrance lies Sandvika Station. It was opened in 1991.

Located at 59.8925, 10.5283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tunnels in Bærum, Road tunnels in Akershus, Tunnels completed in 1991

Sjøholmen

Sjøholmen is an area between Sandvika and Høvikodden in Bærum, Norway. Originally farmland, it was used as a residential property from 1898, and then for various municipal institutions since the 1970s.

Located at 59.8921, 10.5413 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Akershus, Bærum

Homewood, Norway

Homewood is a property in Sandvika, Bærum, Norway. It is known historically as the home of Otto Sverdrup, and has been municipal-owned since 1962.

Located at 59.8921, 10.5302 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bærum

Skytterdalen

Skytterdalen is a small, populated valley north of Sandvika in Bærum, Norway.

Located at 59.897, 10.5246 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bærum

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Sandvika.

capture of the webcam Sandvika: Blommenholm

Sandvika: Blommenholm, Sandvika (source)

capture of the webcam Sandvika: E18 − Retning vest

Sandvika: E18 − Retning vest, Sandvika (source)

capture of the webcam Høvik verk: Høvikbanen

Høvik verk: Høvikbanen, Høvik verk (source)

capture of the webcam Sandvika: E16 − nord (Retning mot Hønefoss)

Sandvika: E16 − nord (Retning mot Hønefoss), Sandvika (source)

capture of the webcam Høvik verk: Solvik Båtforening

Høvik verk: Solvik Båtforening, Høvik verk (source)

capture of the webcam Lakseberget: E18 − Øst for Sandvika

Lakseberget: E18 − Øst for Sandvika, Lakseberget (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sandviken, Sandvik, Sandvika, Санвика, سندویکا, Сандвика, Саннвика, 桑維卡